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I'm sure that most of you have experienced bullying as teenagers, in some form and to a certain degree. I'm sure that by now you brushed away the tears and the shame and the anger it caused you. I'm sure you've forgiven those who have put you down and made your lives miserable. I'm sure you are all in a much better place now. I'm sure that you've all found the love and happiness that seemed so impossible to reach when you were pushed to the ground.

I'm sure that the suffering has contributed to make you the compassionate individuals you are today.

I know that somewhere out there, a LGBTQ teenager is desperate to end the suffering. I know that somewhere out there, a LGBTQ teenager feels like he can't talk to anyone. I know that somewhere out there, a LGBTQ teenager prefers to die than live. That teenager could be one of our children.